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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.84, 1,548.84 and 565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.84, 1,548.84 and 565.60 is: 846.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.84 : 1,548.84 = 565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.84/1,548.84 = 565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.84x = 1,548.84 × 565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.84x = 876,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,023.90/1,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.53

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